Series synopsis
Lynley is an American crime mystery television series that premiered on BritBox on September 4, 2025. It was created by Steve Thompson. It stars Leo Suter, Sofia Barclay, Daniel Mays and Michael Workéyè.
Tommy Lynley, an aristocratic detective, and Barbara Havers, a working-class maverick sergeant, share little in common; except a passion for justice. His intellect and her instincts make them an unlikely but formidable team.
Premise
Tommy Lynley, an aristocratic detective, and Barbara Havers, a working-class maverick sergeant, share little in common; except a passion for justice. His intellect and her instincts make them an unlikely but formidable team.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Leo Suter as DI Thomas Lynley
- Sofia Barclay as DS Barbara Havers
- Daniel Mays as DCI Brian Nies
- Michael Workéyè as DC Tony Bekele
Guest cast
- Hamza Jeetooa as Sgt. Dev Ellis
- Amanda Drew as Valerie Layton
- Angus Cooper as Paul Chandler
- Wendy Nottingham as Ruth Brouard
- Rosalyn Wright as Maia Saunders
- Andrew Readman as Tony Shannon
- Nadia Parkes as Sofia Cullen
- Barry Aird as Ted Munsen
- Sonny Poon Tip as Sam Addington
- Gillian Saker as Carmel Brouard
- Mark Field as Adrian Brouard
- Eloise Thomas as Cynthia Layton
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | September 4, 2025 | September 25, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Place of Hiding Mismatched duo DI Lynley and DS Havers investigate a suspicious death on Salcott Island. |
September 4, 2025 |
| 2 |
This Body of Death Lynley and Havers are assigned to investigate the disappearance of a young estate agent with connections to Lynley’s former classmate, Helen Clyde. |
September 11, 2025 |
| 3 |
Careless in Red Lynley happens upon the body of a popular young man in the Norfolk Broads and must navigate the secrets of a close-knit community to find the killer. |
September 18, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BritBox |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 4, 2025 |
| Last aired | September 25, 2025 |
| Status | continue |